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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£56,988-£63,756
Full-time or part-time (Open to part-time (0.8) or compressed hours // Hybrid - 3dpw from home, 2dpw from Islington office)
Permanent
Job description

Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.

Greenpeace UK’s mission is to halve emissions and restore biodiversity by the end of this decade in a fair and equitable way. Their three-year plan outlines how Greenpeace UK (GPUK) is going to play a vital role in getting there.

The Key Relationships programme sits at the heart of Greenpeace UK’s fundraising, securing the philanthropic investment that powers its campaigning work. The team raises around £15–16 million annually from major donors, trusts and foundations, and legacies, contributing significantly to the organisation’s wider fundraising income of approximately £37 million.

We are now seeking a Deputy Head of Major Gifts to play a pivotal role within this high-performing and evolving team. This is a newly created position, designed to increase capacity and support ambitious income growth, with significant scope for the successful candidate to shape and define the role.

Blending trusts and foundations with high-net-worth individual fundraising, this role will focus on building and stewarding a mixed portfolio of donors while strengthening Greenpeace UK’s climate philanthropy. It is a highly donor-facing position, suited to someone who thrives on relationship building and is motivated by the opportunity to drive meaningful income in support of urgent environmental change.

This is an exciting moment to join Greenpeace UK. Following a period of organisational change, this is a newly created role which will enable Greenpeace UK to meet ambitious growth in income and unlock opportunities to grow funding for climate campaigns in particular.

As Deputy Head of Major Gifts, you will:

  • Manage a portfolio of major donors, trusts, and foundations giving £100,000+, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding long-term partnerships
  • Personally secure six- and seven-figure gifts in support of Greenpeace UK’s strategic priorities
  • Play a key role in strengthening Greenpeace UK’s climate philanthropy
  • Develop and deliver compelling funding propositions aligned with Greenpeace’s strategic priorities
  • Build and deepen relationships with key funders and prospects, increasing external engagement and visibility
  • Contribute to prospecting strategy, identifying and progressing new opportunities across both T&F and HNWI audience
  • Work collaboratively across fundraising, campaigns and communications to deliver integrated, high-impact fundraising approaches
  • Act as a senior member of the team, contributing to planning, strategy and a strong, collaborative team culture

This role would suit a relationship-led fundraiser ready to step into a broader, more strategic position, or an experienced manager looking to deepen their impact across major gifts. You will thrive in a role with significant autonomy, confident operating in a fast-evolving environment and shaping both your own portfolio and the wider programme.

Essential skills and experience:

  • A strong track record in high-value fundraising, across trusts & foundations (including family foundations) AND major donors
  • The ability to work across a blended T&F and HNWI model, regardless of your core specialism
  • Personally securing six-figure gifts from T&Fs and major donors
  • Experience managing a portfolio of donors and funders within a complex, values-driven, or global organisation
  • Proven success engaging senior stakeholders, including Board members, and philanthropic networks
  • A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to shape a new role and drive activity forward
  • Effective collaborator, able to work seamlessly across fundraising, campaigns, and international teams
  • A commitment to Greenpeace’s mission, values and independence

Desirable:

  • Experience of securing 7-figure gifts from trusts & foundations and/or major donors
  • Experience in capital campaign fundraising and cross-market collaboration
  • Experience of climate or environmental philanthropy

Diversity and Inclusion

Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.

Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.

Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. 

If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please see page 11 of the applicant pack for contact details. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.

Anti-racism and inclusion commitments

Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.

The environmental sector still has further to go when it comes to representation. Greenpeace UK has published ambitious race representation targets and, through its Anti Racism Plan, is working proactively to achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions.

As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. Guaranteed interview applications will be processed by QuarterFive and shared only with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.

If you identify as a person of colour and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme via the link on page 2 of the applicant pack.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.

Employee benefits

Benefits include: 

  • 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
  • Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
  • Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
  • Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
  • Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
  • Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
Application Instructions

To apply, please complete the form below and upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.

Round 1 interviews – Friday 24th April

Round 2 interviews – Tuesday 28th April (afternoon), Wednesday 29th April (morning)

Organisation
Greenpeace UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 19 March 2026
Closing date: 08 April 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: LM
Tags: Campaigns, Fundraising, Climate Change, Conservation, Environment / Animal, Politics, Wildlife, Major Donor, Trusts / Foundations